Sculpture Concentration
A traditional and contemporary approach to sculpture
Our sculpture concentration recognizes the multidisciplinary nature of sculpture. With this in mind, our program focuses on equipping you to be proficient in traditional methods (such as in ceramics, woodwork and mold-making) as well as in contemporary genres (like 3-D digital modeling, 3-D printing and sculpting in virtual reality). Students will be prepared for careers as fine art sculptors, prop makers, digital modelers for product design, game design, apparel design and prop design for film — among other related fields — while remaining grounded in the foundation of the fine arts experience at Biola.
Bardwell Hall Highlights
The newly renovated and reimagined Bardwell Hall, opened in fall 2021, is the ideal place for you to imagine, create and critique your work. Here are some highlights of spaces designed specifically for our students:
- Sculpture Studio – Create projects and fabrications (traditional and digital) as well as critique installations
- Sculpture Yard – Create projects, fabrications and processes that are appropriate outdoors (i.e. spray painting, plastering, welding, etc.)
- New Media Studio – Explore digital platforms, virtual reality sculpting, video integration for sculpture, game design, 3-D printing and more
- Photo Lighting Studio – Document sculptures
- Interdisciplinary Studio – Present video and new media, host guest lectures and provide space for installations for critiques
- Student Gallery – Display individual and group projects, as well as exhibitions
- Outdoor Exhibition and Open Critique Space – Display sculpture exhibitions and critique new media work
- Student Studio Space – For students to produce their work in individual spaces
- Computer Labs – Utilize for animation, new media and digital sculpture production
- Rooftop Terrace & Outdoor Art Yard – Exhibit artwork